An intriguing match-up awaits as the Hawthorn Hawks open their 2020 season at the MCG against the Brisbane Lions. Keep up to date with live scores on The Roar from 3:40pm (AEDT).

Hawthorn will be looking for a return to September after an unlucky broken leg to Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell played a large part in keeping them out last season. They’ll have a tough time of it against a Brisbane Lions side full of confidence after finish second last season.

After losing eight straight games to the Hawks, Brisbane have won their last four meetings since the beginning of 2018. However, they’ll need to overcome a horror record at the MCG to get the points here.